Location & Surroundings
Rukore is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 2,337 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kinigi, 4 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 79 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kisoro Airport, 26 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 27' 15" S, 29° 33' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 2337 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 248 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:57
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rukore
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rukore, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.7 to 18.2 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 542 W/m2.
Temperature
11.7 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SW (211 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,016.9 hPa
Clouds
65 %
Precip
0.14 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 11.7 | 0.4 | 211 | 92 | 1,016.9 | - / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.2 | 1.2 | 26 | 65 | 1,017.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 73 | 91.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.3 | 1.1 | 358 | 79 | 1,014.4 | 1.83 / 1.87 | 58 | 541.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.3 | 0.2 | 22 | 94 | 1,017.4 | 1.08 / 2.95 | 73 | 215.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.9 | 0.8 | 140 | 90 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.5 | 0.9 | 97 | 70 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 14 | 95.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.5 | 0.8 | 86 | 74 | 1,013.0 | 2.10 / 2.11 | 89 | 652.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.0 | 0.6 | 135 | 93 | 1,017.0 | 1.73 / 3.85 | 90 | 117.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.1 | 0.5 | 175 | 91 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.7 | 0.9 | 86 | 62 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 78 | 86.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.7 | 0.6 | 102 | 74 | 1,013.2 | 1.74 / 1.78 | 90 | 423.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.8 | 0.9 | 134 | 92 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 1.65 | 32 | 231.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 12.4 | 0.3 | 156 | 89 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rukore?
Now 11.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.7 to 18.2 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 542 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rukore today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Rukore?
Local time is 12:57. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rukore?
Rukore is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rukore?
DEM 2,337 m.
Where is Rukore located?
It is at -1.45420, 29.55340 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rukore in?
It is in Rwanda.